Notification must be provided within 72 hours of discharge or admission by calling the Purchased/Referred Care Department directly at (928) 755-4619. If you are calling after business hours, please leave a message with the following information:
- Name/Date of Birth
- Phone Number
- Date of Emergency
- Facility where you were seen
- The reason or diagnosis
- Mode of transportation
* Notification is not a guarantee of payment
Contact Purchased/Referred Care
Navajo Health Foundation – Sage Memorial Hospital Purchased/Referred Care
Post Office Box 457
SR 264, HWY 191
Ganado, AZ 86505
Telephone: (928) 755-4896/4847, 4807
Fax: (928) 755-4758
Alternate Resources
Purchased Referred Care is considered the “payor of last resort”. The use of alternate resources is required when such resources are available and accessible to the individual, such as:
- Medicare A and B
- State Medicaid (AHCCCS/ALTCS)
- State or other federal health programs
- Private insurance, etc.
- Indian Health Services (IHS) or Tribal health facilities
- Workman’s compensation
For assistance with applying for alternate resources, please contact your Healthcare Management Department at (928) 755-4666 or (928) 755-4847.